New regulation requires contractors to submit a detailed written safety plan before digging begins to prevent fatal cave-ins.

The NSC is launching the 30th anniversary of National Safety Month this June, calling on employers and individuals to address preventable injuries, which remain a leading cause of death in the United ...

A recent study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has highlighted worker safety concerns in poultry and swine processing plants. Now OSHA’s Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su has responded to ...

Beyond permanent hearing loss, constant background industrial sounds cause dangerous mental fatigue, alarm desensitization and critical communication failures.

Minimizing close calls leaves companies vulnerable to OSHA violations, but shifting to digital safety check-ins captures hazards before injuries happen.

State safety board fast-tracks an emergency rule to protect countertop fabrication workers from incurable lung disease.

Asbestos and NORM exposures remain a persistent risk in maintenance and aging infrastructure. Proper hazard identification and advanced PPE strategies are critical to protecting workers in complex, ...

A chemical tank rupture in Longview spilled 500,000 gallons of corrosive liquid, marking one of the nation's deadliest workplace disasters in years.

Under the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act, employers must actively inform young workers about potential workplace hazards. Safety training must be provided in a language and vocabulary the ...

New research shows deferred recovery and worker burnout act as operational exposure risks that trigger preventable errors and near-misses. Employee burnout and unused paid time off are traditionally ...

A safety organization funds projects using artificial intelligence, wearable sensors and robotics to reduce common worker injuries.